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Allen Benedict Court: Forever in My Heart

Date Posted: 05/20/2020
Category: Agency

Update from Ivory Mathews

Allen Benedict Court in Columbia South Carolina was built 80-years ago in 1940.  At the time it was heralded by HUD as one of the country's first flagship Affordable Housing Projects.

Check out this update from Ivory Mathews and then help us capture the rich history of ABC.

Reach us at CHCares@chasc.org

Allen Benedict Court: Forever in my Heart
Columbia Housing - CH Cares

  • 1940's
  • 1950's
  • 1960's
  • 1970's
  • 1980's
  • 1990's

Help us tell the story

When the first residents moved into Allen Benedict Court in 1940 - an American postage stamp was $.03, a loaf of bread cost $.13, one could purchase a brand new automobile for $450, and Franklin D. Roosevelt was President.
Now we want to hear YOUR memories of Allen Benedict Court.
Contact CH Communications Department at chcares@columbiahousingsc.org to tell your story.

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